Lymphoedema Therapist - Developmental role inAccrington inAccrington PUBLISHED 19 AUG 2024

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Calling Nurses and Allied Health professionals with an interest in Lymphoedema!


We are offering an exciting opportunity to complete a Lymphoedema qualification alongside clinical activity to develop into the role of a Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner on a fully funded Programme.

The East Lancashire Lymphoedema service covers the geographical footprint of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Ribblesdale, Blackburn and Darwen.

Clinics are based within Accrington and Blackburn Health centres, and we offer patients home visits for those who are housebound or with palliative needs.

It is essential that the post holder is a car driver with access to a vehicle for work.

We offer a range of treatments which embrace the latest technologies and equipment.

Please note that your ongoing employment would be subject to successful completion of the development programme, with the expected timeframe of 18-24 months.


Full time or part time options available dependent upon the applicant.


Assists the Clinical Team Leader in care delivery to patients living with a long-term condition - Lymphoedema.

Deliver individualised patient centred care and empowering patients.

Be Involved in patient and staff education.

You will provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning following best practice guidance in Lymphoedema.


Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.



The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.



We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.



The ELHT Lymphoedema service has been established since 2008, we are a small team with lots of specialist Lymphedema knowledge.



We treat patients with uncomplicated and complicated Lymphoedema which can affect any part of the body. This makes our job interesting as we are involved in educational opportunities with patients and colleagues and are passionate about innovative ways of working.



We work Monday to Friday 8.30-16.30pm, excluding bank holiday's.



There is an opportunity for flexible working following discussion.


For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Beswick Job title: Lymphoedema Clinical Team Lead Email address: Telephone number:

We would recommend that you shadow us in clinic to get a better understanding of what Lymphoedema is and if this is the post for you.

Please email my team or phone us if you would like to arrange this. We would love to hear from

Calling Nurses and Allied Health professionals with an interest in Lymphoedema!

We are offering an exciting opportunity to complete a Lymphoedema qualification alongside clinical activity to develop into the role of a Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner on a fully funded Programme.

The East Lancashire Lymphoedema service covers the geographical footprint of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Ribblesdale, Blackburn and Darwen.

Clinics are based within Accrington and Blackburn Health centres, and we offer patients home visits for those who are housebound or with palliative needs.

It is essential that the post holder is a car driver with access to a vehicle for work.

We offer a range of treatments which embrace the latest technologies and equipment.

Please note that your ongoing employment would be subject to successful completion of the development programme, with the expected timeframe of 18-24 months.

Full time or part time options available dependent upon the applicant.

Assists the Clinical Team Leader in care delivery to patients living with a long-term condition - Lymphoedema.

Deliver individualised patient centred care and empowering patients.

Be Involved in patient and staff education.

You will provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning following best practice guidance in Lymphoedema.

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.


The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.


We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.


The ELHT Lymphoedema service has been established since 2008, we are a small team with lots of specialist Lymphedema knowledge.


We treat patients with uncomplicated and complicated Lymphoedema which can affect any part of the body. This makes our job interesting as we are involved in educational opportunities with patients and colleagues and are passionate about innovative ways of working.


We work Monday to Friday 8.30-16.30pm, excluding bank holiday's.


There is an opportunity for flexible working following discussion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Beswick Job title: Lymphoedema Clinical Team Lead Email address: Telephone number:

We would recommend that you shadow us in clinic to get a better understanding of what Lymphoedema is and if this is the post for you.

Please email my team or phone us if you would like to arrange this. We would love to hear from



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